Frost · Nov 30, 2005, 10:58 AM // 10:58

Just wondering, is full giadiator + one piece of knights = ideal ?
the piece of knights gives dmg reduction?

coldslammer · Nov 30, 2005, 11:02 AM // 11:02

correct

Slade xTekno · Nov 30, 2005, 01:11 PM // 13:11

Moved to Q&A.

And yes, that is correct.

boxterduke · Nov 30, 2005, 01:34 PM // 13:34

No its does not.
Knights armor provides locational reduction. So if you have boots on then the damage is reduced when you get hit on your feet.

Absorbtion Runes reduces the damage.

So to recap, knights armor reduces locational damage.

Absorbtion runes reduces global damage.

ejm716 · Nov 30, 2005, 01:38 PM // 13:38

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh who to believe?

dargon · Nov 30, 2005, 01:38 PM // 13:38

Boxterduke, uhh, no. That's how it's 'Supposed' to work, that's not how it actually works at the moment. Eventually it'll be fixed, but it's not exactly a severe bug so I'm sure it's a long ways down the list of minor issues to fix.

Slade xTekno · Nov 30, 2005, 01:43 PM // 13:43

boxterdude is incorrect - at this point in time, the damage reduction from Knight's armor is global.

The only instance armor provides a local bonus is against specific types of damage. For example, a Mesmer's Rogue's Attire add +10AL against physical attacks only against hits to the chest. However, a Mesmer's Performer's Gloves provide a global +15AL bonus whenever casting.

Former Ruling · Nov 30, 2005, 01:46 PM // 13:46

I can voughe for, and prove without doubt that Knight/Ascalon armor deduction is Global.

easiest way is just make a new character, get them to Old Ascalon - buy all normal armor except 1 ascalon peice, make it boots or gloves to prove the point.

The monsters just outside hit 2-3s melee dmg on the normal ascalon city armor. Put a n Ascalon's peice on , and you'll never get hit for over 1 dmg (except lightning orb hits).

Since these monsters are the weakest their the easiest to test.

Vincent Ritz · Nov 30, 2005, 07:42 PM // 19:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Former Ruling

I can voughe for, and prove without doubt that Knight/Ascalon armor deduction is Global.

easiest way is just make a new character, get them to Old Ascalon - buy all normal armor except 1 ascalon peice, make it boots or gloves to prove the point.

The monsters just outside hit 2-3s melee dmg on the normal ascalon city armor. Put a n Ascalon's peice on , and you'll never get hit for over 1 dmg (except lightning orb hits).

Since these monsters are the weakest their the easiest to test.

I too have done this... It is correct. The only thing you need to consider about WHICH piece to get is where you want your armor's weakpoint to be. I wear full dragons, except the helm, which is 15k ascalon. Ascalon is only 5 armor less than dragons, but has the universal reduction. The only thing to consider is where you want that -5 armor from non-platemail/dragons or where you wanna lose energy from non-gladiators. Personally, I prefer asthetic value as 5 armor doesn't seem to make or break me, so I have the weak point as the head. Most people go with feet though, since few things hit or target the feet.

Jetdoc · Nov 30, 2005, 07:50 PM // 19:50

Feet and hands are the same, and both are the least targeted.

Gladiator's isn't a no brainer, as many warriors would rather have platemail or dragons for the better armor over the additional energy.

LiQuId StEeL · Nov 30, 2005, 07:57 PM // 19:57

I've always used the helm, but only because it looks the best (ascalon). People have been saying that it will be changed for a long time, but personally, I don't see it ever being 'corrected'.

Nov 30, 2005, 10:58 AM // 10:58	#1
Frost Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: W/R	One piece Knights for warrior = ideal ?? Just wondering, is full giadiator + one piece of knights = ideal ? the piece of knights gives dmg reduction?

Nov 30, 2005, 01:11 PM // 13:11	#3
Slade xTekno Rawr. Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Read or Die Stooge Forum Profession: W/	Moved to Q&A. And yes, that is correct. __________________ My Dual-Wielding / Off-Hand Weapon Proposal

Nov 30, 2005, 01:43 PM // 13:43	#7
Slade xTekno Rawr. Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Read or Die Stooge Forum Profession: W/	boxterdude is incorrect - at this point in time, the damage reduction from Knight's armor is global. The only instance armor provides a local bonus is against specific types of damage. For example, a Mesmer's Rogue's Attire add +10AL against physical attacks only against hits to the chest. However, a Mesmer's Performer's Gloves provide a global +15AL bonus whenever casting. __________________ My Dual-Wielding / Off-Hand Weapon Proposal

Nov 30, 2005, 11:02 AM // 11:02	#2
coldslammer Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: :::: Guild: :::::::: Profession: W/Mo	correct

Nov 30, 2005, 01:34 PM // 13:34	#4
boxterduke Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Walking the ruins of Ascalon Guild: DVDF Profession: Me/	No its does not. Knights armor provides locational reduction. So if you have boots on then the damage is reduced when you get hit on your feet. Absorbtion Runes reduces the damage. So to recap, knights armor reduces locational damage. Absorbtion runes reduces global damage.

Nov 30, 2005, 01:38 PM // 13:38	#5
ejm716 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: N/Me	aaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh who to believe?

Nov 30, 2005, 01:38 PM // 13:38	#6
dargon Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2005 Guild: The Seraphim Knights [TSK] Profession: R/	Boxterduke, uhh, no. That's how it's 'Supposed' to work, that's not how it actually works at the moment. Eventually it'll be fixed, but it's not exactly a severe bug so I'm sure it's a long ways down the list of minor issues to fix.

Nov 30, 2005, 01:46 PM // 13:46	#8
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	I can voughe for, and prove without doubt that Knight/Ascalon armor deduction is Global. easiest way is just make a new character, get them to Old Ascalon - buy all normal armor except 1 ascalon peice, make it boots or gloves to prove the point. The monsters just outside hit 2-3s melee dmg on the normal ascalon city armor. Put a n Ascalon's peice on , and you'll never get hit for over 1 dmg (except lightning orb hits). Since these monsters are the weakest their the easiest to test.

Nov 30, 2005, 07:50 PM // 19:50	#10
Jetdoc Hell's Protector Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: The Eyes of Texas [BEVO] Profession: D/A	Feet and hands are the same, and both are the least targeted. Gladiator's isn't a no brainer, as many warriors would rather have platemail or dragons for the better armor over the additional energy.

Nov 30, 2005, 07:57 PM // 19:57	#11
LiQuId StEeL Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: /u/liquidsteel30 Guild: Ego Trip From Rank [ZERO] Profession: W/Mo	I've always used the helm, but only because it looks the best (ascalon). People have been saying that it will be changed for a long time, but personally, I don't see it ever being 'corrected'.